Angela’s Ashes 2017 Due December 8th . Simple......Read the first 4 chapters (I, II, III, IV) ends on 130 . Have 8-10 half page entries reacting to the book. . Be prepared for a seminar. Look up at least 5 items you need to verify. . Keep it simple. The book is on the struggles of immigrants to America. We are reading this to help with the 3rd AP Lang Essay or 3rd AP Lit Essay .
2016 Project
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Frank McCourt AP Language will cover Pages 1-212 Updated Project for AP Language 2016
In groups of 3 research the following and share on Google Drive . A. Catholicism: the sacraments and each's purpose B. Irish Revolution: facts, figures, dates, and reasons C. Historical References: Eamon DeValera, Michael Collins, F.D. Roosevelt, Henry VIII, Cardinal Wosely, & James Cagney. (Born, died, picture, and 5 life events) D. Irish Immigration to USA: facts, figures, dates, and reasons E. Irish Potato Famine: facts, figures, dates, and reasons F. Infant Mortality Rates: Europe/USA 1800-1940, causes and diseases
Essay to be written: . 1. In a 2-page essay, analyze the directed bitterness of Frank McCourt's novel, Angela's Ashes. . 2. In a 2-page essay, analyze the usage of Irish humor in the midst of perpetual misery as displayed by Frank McCourt's novel, Angela's Ashes. . All essay rules apply: see Grammar and Essay Rules. . College Level Checklist . 1. 20-25 words per sentence minimum 2. Grammar usage: 1 colon, 1 semi-colon, 1 dash minimum 3. Three embedded quotations with MLA citation 4. Diction: No is, was, shows, very Polysyllabic words should 25% of diction minimum 5. Length: Two pages 450-550 words 6. Introduction: Broad, Narrow, and Thesis 7. Broad: Who, what, when, where, why 8. Narrow: author, piece, how (it relates to Broad) 9. Thesis: re-written prompt .
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WARNING!
The following is a list of objectionable passages to be avoided in Angela's Ashes Skipping them will in no way disrupt the continuity of the novel; however, it may spare the reader uncomfortable or offensive material. Read at own peril....material will not be covered in class.
Due December 8th
.
Simple......Read the first 4 chapters (I, II, III, IV) ends on 130
.
Have 8-10 half page entries reacting to the book.
.
Be prepared for a seminar. Look up at least 5 items you need to verify.
.
Keep it simple. The book is on the struggles of immigrants to America.
We are reading this to help with the 3rd AP Lang Essay or 3rd AP Lit Essay
.
2016 Project
.
.
Frank McCourt
AP Language will cover Pages 1-212
Updated Project for AP Language 2016
In groups of 3 research the following and share on Google Drive
.
A. Catholicism: the sacraments and each's purpose
B. Irish Revolution: facts, figures, dates, and reasons
C. Historical References: Eamon DeValera, Michael Collins, F.D. Roosevelt, Henry VIII, Cardinal Wosely, & James Cagney. (Born, died, picture, and 5 life events)
D. Irish Immigration to USA: facts, figures, dates, and reasons
E. Irish Potato Famine: facts, figures, dates, and reasons
F. Infant Mortality Rates: Europe/USA 1800-1940, causes and diseases
Essay to be written:
.
1. In a 2-page essay, analyze the directed bitterness of Frank McCourt's novel, Angela's Ashes.
.
2. In a 2-page essay, analyze the usage of Irish humor in the midst of perpetual misery as displayed by Frank McCourt's novel, Angela's Ashes.
.
All essay rules apply: see Grammar and Essay Rules.
.
College Level Checklist
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1. 20-25 words per sentence minimum
2. Grammar usage: 1 colon, 1 semi-colon, 1 dash minimum
3. Three embedded quotations with MLA citation
4. Diction: No is, was, shows, very
Polysyllabic words should 25% of diction minimum
5. Length: Two pages 450-550 words
6. Introduction: Broad, Narrow, and Thesis
7. Broad: Who, what, when, where, why
8. Narrow: author, piece, how (it relates to Broad)
9. Thesis: re-written prompt
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WARNING!
The following is a list of objectionable passages to be avoided in Angela's Ashes Skipping them will in no way disrupt the continuity of the novel; however, it may spare the reader uncomfortable or offensive material. Read at own peril....material will not be covered in class.
Chapter XI (pg. 252-257)
Chapter XIV (chapter)
Chapter XV (chapter)
Chapter XVII (pg. 344-354)
Chapter XVIII (pg. 359-end)
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1. Each student makes an individual Wiki
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2. Make/Home Page to contain: / 10 pts total
…..a) Student Bio – 25 words +/- (4 pt)
…..b) Picture (1 pt)
…..c) Favorite book (1 pt)
…..d) Favorite music (1 pt)
…..e) Favorite quote (1 pt)
…..f) College of Choice (1 pt)
…..g) Career of Choice (1 pt)
3. Pages on the side bar of Wiki
…..a) Catholicism (10pts)
…..b) Irish Revolution (10 points)
…..c) Historical References (actors, writers, historical figures) (10 Points)
…..d) Irish Immigration to the USA (10 points)
…..e) Irish Potato Famine (10 points)
On Each Page above make sure you have at least:
…..a) 2 quotes on the subject followed by a researched explanation of the allusion or reference. (6 pts)
…..b) 2 pictures which help to elucidate your research upon the topics. (4 pts)
4. ..Tone Side Bar (find 2 quotes for each example-space throughout book) (28 points)
….......1) Humor (4 pts)
….......2) Bitterness (4 pts)
….......3) Melancholy (4 pts)
….......4) Joy (4 pts)
….......5) Love (4 pts)
….......6) Satire/Sarcasm (4 pts)
….......7) Anti-Catholicism (4 pts)
___ /88 Total Points available